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Former UK Center Matt Smith sought to achieve the dream by making it to the National Football League. After signing with the Atlanta Falcons as a Free Agent, Smith’s dream came up just short after failing to earn a roster spot as the NFL preseason winds down. Smith Tweeted this out earlier today:

My time in ATL is over. I appreciate the opportunity and the support. Back to KY and on to the next

“Rubbing salt in the wound,” infers bad news coming while still dealing with some previous bad news, hence twice the pain of salt in a wound. Matt has only experienced the wound so far, so here’s hoping the salt never comes.